How to Freeze Tomato Puree 🌷

Yesterday, I harvested almost 22 pounds of tomatoes from the garden. I left the greener ones for salad, and with the riper ones, which were the majority, I made sauce (which I'll use in the coming days) and tomato puree that I froze for the months ahead. Every year, I make several pounds of tomato preserves, which I use a lot. I prepare them in many ways: I make puree both frozen and in jars, peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, and much more. When I freeze tomato puree in bags, I fill them unevenly, so when I need to use it, I only defrost the amount I need.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Wash the tomatoes well.
- 2
Cut them into pieces and place them in a tall pot.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, cilantro, and teaspoon of salt. Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally.
- 4
When the tomatoes start to wilt and release their juice, increase the heat and continue cooking.
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Once the tomatoes have softened, turn off the heat (a total of 30-40 minutes).
- 6
Let them cool for a few minutes, then pass the tomatoes through a food mill.
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Once the puree is ready, let it cool completely.
- 8
Line a bowl with a freezer bag, fold the top of the bag over the edge, and pour in a few ladles of tomato puree; it shouldn't be too full.
- 9
Seal with a twist tie. Repeat the process until all the puree is used up.
- 10
You can store the tomato puree for up to 4 months. To use it, remove it from the freezer 2 hours in advance so it thaws slowly.
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